Fees

Annual Subscription Fees

The annual subscription year runs from 1st September to 31st August each year, however we welcome new Members at any point during the year.

01 September 2017 – 31 August 2018

UK Subscriptions

Overseas Subscriptions

Chartered Fellow £267.00

Chartered Overseas Fellow £175.00

Chartered Member £247.00

Chartered Overseas Member £165.00

Graduate £190.00

Overseas Graduate £115.00

Associate £190.00

Overseas Associate £115.00

Technician £131.00

Overseas Technician £100.00

Student - Free whilst studying

Student - Free whilst studying

Retired £55.00

Retired £55.00

Training Affiliate* £180.00

Training Affiliate* £180.00

Academic Affiliate* £180.00

Academic Affiliate* £180.00

* Available to organisations and academic bodies

Please note that an additional, non-refundable, £50 application fee is payable on application for all grades on joining, except Students and Affiliates. Applicants also need to consider any additional costs such as Professional Interviews when applying for membership.

Payment

When you apply online you will be prompted to pay an application fee of £50.00. In order to progress your Membership, this fee must be paid. If you are unable to pay online, then you can make payment via cheque (drawn on a UK bank) made payable to the ABE or via bank transfer.

Income Tax Relief

For those liable for UK Income Tax, the annual subscriptionis allowable as a deductible expense for the purpose ofSchedule E Assessment subject to the usual rules. Tax ReliefReference: T1644/04/2014. The subscription is UK VAT exempt.